Creative Cook & Kitchen Specialist

Aramark Correctional Services; Mobile, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, crafting high-quality dishes while following production guidelines. You will work with fresh ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and contribute to a safe, efficient kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes accurate food handling, sanitation, and delivering friendly customer service in a fast-paced setting. Candidates should be able to lift and stand for long periods, and be ready to support a diverse culinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as safe handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, crafting high-quality dishes while following production guidelines. You will work with fresh ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and contribute to a safe, efficient kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes accurate food handling, sanitation, and delivering friendly customer service in a fast-paced setting. Candidates should be able to lift and stand for long periods, and be ready to support a diverse culinary team.